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Australia warning test shows Cell Broadcast blind spot

Millions could miss emergency warnings despite WiFi Calling, as the national test showed phones need active mobile signal to receive Cell Broadcast alerts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Semiconductors

Australia has high AI agency in eight capabilities

The findings suggest Canberra should target funding where it has leverage, as the country ranks highly in just eight of 103 AI capabilities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Disaster Recovery

Livingstone Shire boosts disaster recovery with Nutanix

Daily recovery testing now gives the Queensland council greater confidence its warning and evacuation systems will stay online during severe weather.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026

Disaster Recovery

Why women from varied careers strengthen cybersecurity

Australia's growing cyber threats demand a broader, more diverse workforce, with women's cross-disciplinary skills central to resilience.

By Courtney Guss • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Emergency management stories

Business Continuity

Cellnex & Red Cross launch emergency network in Netherlands

Critical communications should hold during floods and power cuts, as Cellnex and the Netherlands Red Cross build a nationwide backup network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

EcoOnline software aids World Cup final safety planning

The software is now helping emergency services, hospitals and authorities share real-time data as New York and New Jersey brace for the World Cup final.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Disaster Recovery

BlackBerry adds Microsoft Teams link to AtHoc platform

Teams users can now handle critical alerts inside their usual workspace as BlackBerry extends AtHoc for faster responses to incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

Gallagher launches Kenai visitor management platform

The cloud-native system could help organisations manage visitors, staff and workplace operations from one platform, while boosting compliance and response.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Drones

Connected drone ecosystems reshape public safety ops

Fragmented drone systems are slowing emergency decisions as agencies juggle multiple platforms, sensors and command tools in fast-moving incidents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026

Digital Transformation

EcoOnline report tracks shift to connected risk data

EcoOnline's first Mega Trends Report charts a shift from compliance checklists to connected risk data and real-time frontline engagement.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

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Supply Chain

Amazon opens first Canada disaster relief hub in Edmonton

The Edmonton site will stock more than 180,000 emergency items for wildfires and other crises, speeding aid to Canadian communities within hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today

Smart Cities

Miami stadium gets Blackline air monitors for World Cup

Live gas readings will help commanders spot hazards quickly at Miami's World Cup stadium, where crowds may reach one million.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Hybrid & Remote Work

TUANZ calls for connectivity to be essential infrastructure

Gaps in access and affordability are leaving one in 10 New Zealand households offline, prompting calls for stronger public investment and resilience.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Collaboration

Tait Systems NZ appoints Steve Bush as chief executive

The move comes as New Zealand's emergency services network enters a crucial delivery phase ahead of rollout across 2026 and 2027.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

Robotics

The replacement story is sabotaging government's AI rollout

Human judgment is already being squeezed out of public-sector AI use, raising the risk of bland decisions that miss crises and erode trust.

By Jonathan Aberman • 5 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

EcoOnline & J.S. Held join forces on workplace safety

Workers are pushing employers to improve safety, as a new survey found most want more digital tools and clearer crisis plans.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Smart Cities

ITS America unveils Detroit 2026 transport conference

More than 3,000 transport leaders will gather in Detroit next year as the programme expands to cover cybersecurity, AI and autonomous shuttles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Data sovereignty

Catalyst urges New Zealand to back local tech in procurement

New procurement rules could keep critical emergency and health systems in local hands, as Catalyst warns reliance on offshore vendors raises costs and risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month